# Alex Cudlin

Alexander Kenneth Josef Cudlin (born 8 August 1986) is a motorcycle racer from Australia. His elder brother, Damian Cudlin, is also a motorcycle racer. He competes in the Endurance FIM World Championship
Alex Cudlin - Career Highlights and Achievements
Alex Cudlin, born on August 8, 1986, in St Clair, Australia, has had an impressive career in motorcycle racing, distinguished by a wide array of achievements across multiple international and national championships. Known for his endurance racing skills, Alex has raced in various championships, contributing to numerous victories and securing podium finishes in some of the most challenging races worldwide.
Key Championships and Achievements
1. World Endurance Championships:
* Alex raced with the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT), a team renowned for its success in endurance racing. He was a pivotal part of SERT’s 15th World Title win in 2013, showcasing his skills on a global platform.
* In addition to the 2013 title, Alex also won the Endurance World Cup title in 2010, achieving his childhood dream of becoming a world champion, a dream he would ultimately realize twice.
2. British Endurance Championship:
* In 2011, Alex won the British Endurance Championship with GB Moto. This victory added to his reputation as a versatile and formidable endurance racer.
3. Qatar Superbike Championship:
* Alex dominated the Qatar Superbike Championship, winning the title six times (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015), establishing himself as a consistent and skilled racer in the Middle Eastern racing scene.
4. Chinese Superbike Championship:
* Competing with Kawasaki, Alex won multiple races in the Chinese Superbike Championship and ultimately finished 2nd in the overall title standings.
5. Australian Road Racing Championships:
* Alex also achieved numerous victories in the Australian Road Racing Championships, showcasing his talent on his home turf.
Le Mans 24 Hour - A Historic Podium
* Alex achieved a remarkable 2nd place podium finish in the famous Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race.
* His brother, Damian Cudlin, finished 3rd in the same race, making them the only brothers in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hour to finish on the podium together. This historic achievement highlights the Cudlin family’s legacy in endurance racing.
Career Summary
* Championships Won:
* 2 World Championships (with SERT, including 2013)
* British Endurance Championship (2011 with GB Moto)
* 6x Qatar Superbike Championship
* Podium Finishes and Other Accomplishments:
* 2nd place finish in the Chinese Superbike Championship
* Multiple podium finishes in the Endurance World Championships (2nd and 3rd placements)
* 2nd place at Le Mans 24 Hour (with Damian Cudlin in 3rd)
But perhaps his most celebrated highlight is realizing his childhood dream of becoming a world champion, an aspiration he not only achieved but accomplished twice. Alex Cudlin’s career is marked by a series of impressive achievements across different formats of motorcycle racing, from national championships to grueling 24-hour endurance events. His ability to compete and succeed on various circuits around the world has established him as a respected and accomplished figure in the motorcycle racing community. His historic podium with his brother Damian at Le Mans 24 Hour remains a unique and celebrated highlight of his career.

## Career statistics

2003- 2nd, Australian Superstock 600 Championship #52 Yamaha YZF-R6 / 1st, Australian FX Superstock 600 Championship #52 Yamaha YZF-R6 2004- Australian Supersport Championship #52 Yamaha YZF-R6 2005- Australian Supersport Championship #52 Yamaha YZF-R6 2006- 7th, Endurance FIM World Championship #666 Kawasaki ZX-10R 2007- 13th, Endurance FIM World Championship #666 Kawasaki ZX-10R 2008- 22nd, Endurance FIM World Championship #666 Kawasaki ZX-10R 2009- 8th, Endurance FIM World Championship #3 Yamaha YZF-R1 2010- 1st, Endurance World Cup #95 Suzuki GSX-R1000 / 1st, QIRRCH #80 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2011- 11th, Endurance World Cup #95 Suzuki GSX-R1000 / 1st, QIRRCH #1 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2012- 7th, Endurance World Cup #95 Suzuki GSX-R1000 / 1st, QIRRCH #01 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2013- 1st, QIRRCH #01 Suzuki GSX-R1000 / 1st, Le Mans 24 Hours Suzuki GSX-R1000 2014- 1st, Qatar Superbike Championship #1 Kawasaki ZX-10R / 2nd, Endurance World Cup #95 Kawasaki ZX-10R 2015- 1st, Qatar Superbike Championship #1 Kawasaki ZX-10R / 11th, Endurance World Cup #95 Kawasaki ZX-10R 2016- 1st, Qatar Superbike Championship #1 Kawasaki ZX-10R / 3rd, Endurance FIM World Championship #50 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2017- Endurance FIM World Championship #1 Suzuki GSX-R1000

### Grand Prix motorcycle racing
#### By season

| Season | Class | Motorcycle | Team | Number | Race | Win | Podium | Pole | FLap | Pts | Plcd |
| 2010 | Moto2 | BQR-Moto2 | Qatar Moto2 Team | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2011 | Moto2 | Moriwaki | QMMF Racing Team | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| Total | | | | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |

#### Races by year

(key)
| Year | Class | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Pos | Pts |
| 2010 | Moto2 | Moriwaki | QAT | SPA | FRA | ITA | GBR | NED | CAT | GER | CZE | INP | RSM | ARA | JPN | MAL | AUS 30 | POR | VAL | NC | 0 |
| 2011 | Moto2 | BQR-Moto2 | QAT | SPA | POR | FRA 32 | CAT | GBR | NED | ITA | GER | CZE | INP | RSM | ARA | JPN | AUS | MAL | VAL | NC | 0 |

### Superbike World Championship
#### Races by year

(key)
| Year | Bike | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | Pos | Pts |
| Year | Bike | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | Pos | Pts |
| 2014 | Kawasaki | AUS | AUS | SPA | SPA | NED | NED | ITA | ITA | GBR | GBR | MAL | MAL | SMR | SMR | POR | POR | USA | USA | SPA | SPA | FRA | FRA | QAT Ret | QAT 18 | NC | 0 |